Background: Using various body measures to estimate a person's height and sex was one part of developing a biological profile for forensic investigations. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate a stature estimation model using specific linear anthropometric parameters from the Eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2315
Background: Anthropometric indices are important clinically relevant parameters used as indicators to assess health status such as abdominal adiposity, obesity, fat distribution and cardiovascular risks to avoid health risks. Aim: This study aimed to assess the health status of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1270
Background: The external ear consists of the pinna and external auditory meatus, which vary in shape, size, and structure among individuals. The earlobe is a soft tissue region near the base of the external ear. Both men and women have attached and detachable earlobes. The study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2024/v7i2259
Background: The cephalic index is an anthropometric parameter indicating head shape and cranial proportions. This study aims to evaluate the cephalic index of the Orlu population of Imo State, Nigeria. Methods: the study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional study design where 2...
Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Nicholas Asiwe, Joy Wilberforce Ekokodje, Masterson Sampson Wedeh, James Dibagha Izibeya & Patrick Leo Filima·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2023
Background: Dysmenorrhea is a pain felt by women before or during menstruation and is accompanied by some symptoms like headache, dizziness, food cravings, mood swings, and fatigue. Many ways have been adopted for the management of dysmenorrhea. The study aims to evaluate the pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2023/v17i12582
Tramadol, a synthetic opioid analgesic, is frequently misused for non-medical purposes, resulting in several adverse effects, including pancreatic toxicity. The pancreas, due to its dual exocrine and endocrine functions, is highly vulnerable to drug-induced oxidative stress and i...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1140
Background: Cesarean section (CS) is a surgical procedure by which the mother is incised in the abdominal region during child delivery. The study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of women to cesarean section among Deltan women. Methods: Three hundred and e...
Background: The earlobe is the fleshy lower region of the outer ear that lacks cartilage and is firmly attached to the side of the face. Every individual either has an attached or unattached pattern of earlobe attachments. The study aims to evaluate the prevalence pattern of earl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2023/v17i11580
Background: Body mass index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), are acceptable indicators in accessing health status that are used to assess cardiometabolic disorders and to predict future health risks. The aim of the study assesses the health status of Ikwerres and Okrikas ethn...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v23i2474
Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Lekpa Kingdom David, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha & Celestine Ebieto Ebieto·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2024
Background: Stature estimation is a major factor in biological profiling for identification of persons Aim: To formulate stature estimation models from arm Span, horizontal fingertip reach, and foot length amongst the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Method: A total of 399 subjects...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8565
Background and Aim: Presently, medical students form a vital group of aspiring health professionals that are trained in order to assist in promoting healthcare worldwide. However, there is need to understand how these students derive motivation based on various determinants that...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v22i2454
Michael Anozie Amadi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Chile Augustine Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research·2025
Background: Stature estimation is a crucial aspect of physical anthropology, forensic science, and bioarchaeology. It involves determining or predicting an individual’s body height using measurable body parameters. Aim: This study investigates the potential of arm span and foot l...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i7684
Lekpa Kingdom David, Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Chile Augustine Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Archives of Current Research International·2025
Background: Circumferential measurements are important in various fields, including healthcare, sports, and industry. They are widely used to assess obesity levels, determine body fat distribution, and monitor changes in body composition over time. Aim: This study compared the ci...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41182
Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2025
Background: Estimating sex and stature using body measurements is an important aspect of forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, and human identification. Aim: The study is aimed to articulate the stature model using arm length, forearm-hand length and arm span amongst the Yoruba...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4962
Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Stature estimation has been useful in identifying body remains, especially during earthquakes, accidents, fire disasters, and other disasters. Aim: To predict stature estimation using arm span, arm length, forearm-hand length and foot length among the Hausa ethnic gro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1272
Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Peter Done Okoh, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike·Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice·2025
Background: Anthropometry, a part of anthropology and forensic science, uses measurements to study human remains and identify unique biological traits. Estimating a person's height and sex from various body measurements was part of building a biological profile in forensic work....
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1266